Veterinary Assistant - Specialty

Who We Are:

Prism Veterinary Dentistry is reimagining what specialty care looks like for pets, for clients, and for the veterinary professionals who make it all possible. As New York City’s first stand-alone referral practice dedicated exclusively to veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, Prism offers an environment where deep expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care converge. 

We’re proud to be part of a small but growing movement to raise the bar for both patient care and workplace culture. At Prism, you’ll find a schedule designed with balance in mind, a leadership team that listens, and a spirit of innovation that keeps us constantly evolving. Whether you’re drawn to the precision and complexity of dentistry, the chance to work in a highly specialized field, or simply the opportunity to be part of a kind and passionate team, Prism is a place to thrive.

Prism Veterinary Dentistry is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. The Veterinary Assistant is vital in all aspects of our work playing a key role in both client communication and patient care. You will work closely with our dedicated staff to provide best in class medical care to our patients.

What You’ll Do:

• Keep surgical tables/areas clean and prepped for procedures


• Aid clinical team with post-op patient recovery


• Document surgical notes per doctor’s or LVT’s orders (e.g. dental charting)


• Maintain surgical instruments


• Support clinical team during patient consultations


• Assist with inventory management


• Fill/dispense medications per doctor’s orders


• Maintain clinical areas

What We Offer:

• The pay range for this role is: $20-$24/hr. This pay range represents our target hiring range for this role. The proposed pay will be dependent on the candidate's skills, experience, and competencies


• 4 day work week

No nights, no on call, no weekends, no major holidays!

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage


• FSA/HSA


• Generous paid time off, up to 3 weeks PTO per year


• 401(k) with a company match


• Paid Parental Leave


• Elective benefits through MetLife


• Employee pet discounts


• Discounted pet insurance 

What We Require:

• 2+ years’ experience as a veterinary assistant


• Confident in Fear Free handling and restraint techniques


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as colleagues


• The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude


• An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning

What Makes This Role Unique:

This is a Launch position as we work towards opening our second location in Park Slope Brooklyn next year! You will spend your first few months training, building rapport, and establishing a team workflow in our flagship Flatiron location before moving to work fulltime from our brand new Park Slope office. This is a once-in-a-career chance to be a key part of a founding team and you’ll gain unique experience both operationally and clinically as we expand our state of the art care in a new borough.

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application.